Gewährleistungsrechte im Tierhandel: Ausschluss unwirksam
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the legal rights of animals, and specifically, the rights of consumers who purchase animals from pet stores, breeders, and other sellers. One area of particular concern has been the use of exclusion clauses in sales contracts, which attempt to limit or exclude the buyer's warranty or guarantee rights. In a recent ruling, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirmed that such exclusion clauses are generally invalid and cannot be used to limit a consumer's statutory warranty rights. This decision has significant implications for the pet industry and highlights the growing importance of animal welfare in legal and commercial contexts.